In 2023, the prime location of 37 Pier Street, situated in the vibrant heart of Perth CBD, was acquired for a sum exceeding $20 million. Under new ownership, the hotel is undergoing a significant transformation into a lifestyle hotel with modern amenities that will attract both travellers and the local Perth community.

BG&E was engaged by Total Project Management alongside architects Hames Sharley to refurbish the existing hotel façade, implementing a contemporary glazing and cladding scheme. The façade’s revitalisation will breathe new life into the hotel’s exterior – aligning it with the upgraded interior and enhancing its capabilities in both aesthetics and performance – specifically, in acoustic and structural specifications.

BG&E Façade Consultants provided the following services

• Advice on façade design and interfaces.
• Wind assessment and base façade requirements.
• Review of contractor documentation and installation.
• Specialist advice on the façade system, enabling an FP1.4 performance solution pathway.

BG&E also provided structural design and engineering services, encompassing

• Floor usage changes and loading assessments.
• Strengthening works, including provisions for load bearing wall removal, additional feature stairs, mechanical and plant upgrades, and additional event spaces.
• Seismic assessment of the existing and modified structure.
• Construction engineering advice and temporary works design.

As of mid-2024, this redevelopment is currently under construction.